Mountaineer Mascot at West Virginia University
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Since 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.
Mountaineer Mascot | History of the Mountaineer - West Virginia …
WEBWilliam McPherson, a Parkersburg native, was the WVU Mountaineer Mascot from 1960-61. He subsequently served in the United States Army with the rank of Captain. McPherson was killed in Vietnam on Dec. 3, 1965.
West Virginia Mountaineer - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia Mountaineer is the official mascot of West Virginia University (WVU). Selected annually since the 1930s from the university’s student body, the mascot is a popular tradition at the school.
With rifle passing, Hager officially takes over as Mountaineer mascot
WEBApr 21, 2023 · Mikel Hager, a Boone County native, began his role as the 69th Mountaineer mascot as former Mountaineer mascot Mary Roush passed him the rifle during a symbolic ceremony Friday (April 21) at the Mountainlair.
Mountaineer Mascot | WVU 150th Anniversary - West Virginia …
WEBFeb 6, 2017 · The Mountaineer mascot is one of the most cherished of all WVU athletic traditions. Since 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.
Mountaineer Mascot | List of Mountaineers - West Virginia …
WEBApr 29, 2024 · List of Mountaineers. In 1934, Lawson Hill was selected as the first official Mountaineer. According to Daily Athenaeum articles, several others served as the Mountaineer before Hill.
West Virginia Mountaineers - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia Mountaineers are the athletic teams that represent West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. The school is a member of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I. The Mountaineers have been a member of the Big 12 Conference since 2012.
Nicholas County native named 70th WVU Mountaineer mascot
WEBMar 2, 2024 · After a year in the alternate mascot role, Adkins, a junior economics major from Richwood, was named the 2024-25 Mountaineer mascot Saturday (March 2) during the men’s basketball game at the WVU Coliseum. “The Mountaineer means a lot to the people of West Virginia — and to me,” Adkins said.
WVU Today | WVU names third woman as Mountaineer Mascot
WEBRoush was named the 2022-23 Mountaineer Mascot today (March 5) at the men’s basketball game in the WVU Coliseum, becoming the first freshman to serve in the role and fulfilling her lifelong dream.
A Heart to Serve: The Story of the Mountaineer - West Virginia …
WEBMay 21, 2015 · “The Mountaineer is for WVU and the whole state of West Virginia. It fits who we are—hardworking, dedicated people.” In February, Kimble was named the University’s 62nd official Mountaineer mascot.